General Manager - Mumbai

Maier+Vidorno; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company for international market expansion is seeking a General Manager in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in the Chemical Industry, and a proven track record in strategic leadership and B2B technical sales. Responsibilities include executing growth strategies, managing the local organization, and driving commercial success through strong customer relationships. The position requires fluency in English and Hindi, along with in-depth knowledge of UV curable materials.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of working experience in the Chemical Industry.
• Fluent in English & Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the strategic growth plan for the Indian market.
• Drive commercial success by leading sales efforts and building customer relationships.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Manage financial planning and performance including budgeting.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

Skills

B2B technical sales in specialty chemicals

Experience in UV curable materials and formulation chemistry

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Cross-functional team management

Communication and collaboration skills

Experience in the Ink or Paint industries

Education

Post Graduation Degree in Management

Job description

Maier Vidorno Altios is the leading service company for international market expansion for SMEs and medium-sized companies that want to expand both within India and worldwide.

• Over 50 years of shared experience in international trade and investments
• 750+ professionals in 32 offices worldwide - Presence in 22 countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland / Eastern Europe, Russia, UAE, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Singapore / Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia

M+V Altios offers pragmatic services for every phase of internationalization. From strategic advice and market analysis to local sales and business development to cross border M&A and location searches for greenfield projects. In addition, M+V Altios provides worldwide services such as bookkeeping, payroll accounting, tax advice and a wide range of personnel solutions – Personnel leasing, recruiting and HR services.

GENEAL MANAGER

We are looking for a GENEAL MANAGER for one of our client in India. Our client is a producer, supplier of Specialty Chemicals.

Job Reference No: #26040

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Mumbai

Desired profile

Qualifications: Post Graduation Degree in Management

Experience: 20+ Years’ working experience

Language: Fluent in English & Hindi

Desired skills

• Proven track record as an Indian executive with 20+ years’ experience in the Chemical Industry in establishing and scaling business operations in India for international companies within preferably the chemical specialty industry, in the Ink or Paint industries, with application of UV technology.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and in-depth knowledge of UVcurable materials, formulation chemistry, and downstream applications, with proven track record in B2B technical sales in specialty chemicals.
• Strategic leadership, financial acumen, and cross-functional team management, strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural environments, especially with Western Europe.

Job description

• Lead and execute the strategic growth plan for the Indian market, ensuring sustainable profitability and market expansion.
• Drive commercial success by leading sales efforts, product presentations, building strong & long term customer relationships, and delivering technical and commercial excellence across target industries in the Indian market.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, agility, and entrepreneurial spirit, in accordance with company tradition and core values.
• Support the establishment and manage the local organization, including the techno-commercial sales team, back-office operations, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and business objectives.
• Manage financial planning and performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to meet business targets.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Implement local marketing strategies, including campaigns, exhibitions, and promotions to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Support global procurement initiatives by identifying and supporting negotiations with Indian raw material suppliers for European production needs, while optimizing local procurement and inventory & lead time management for Indian market sales.

How to Apply

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